How to get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train?

From Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the SPR train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alkmaar
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train via SPR, IC and D

To get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the SPR train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alkmaar
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alkmaar to Rotterdam

The distance between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 106.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alkmaar

Alkmaar is located at Alkmaar, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Alkmaar, Station.

Train stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar Noord

Bus stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar, Station
  • [Alkmaar] Achterzijde Station, Kiss & Ride, Wognumse Buurt
  • [Alkmaar] Ohr Voorkant Station T.H.V. Ah

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Ikazia Ziekenhuis.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Ikazia Ziekenhuis
  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein
  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein (Perron G)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train via SPR, IC and D

To get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the SPR train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alkmaar
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Train line SPR, Train line IC, Metro line E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Train line SPR, Train line IC, Metro line D.

  • Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    The SPR train line goes from Amsterdam Centraal station near Alkmaar to Haarlem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Haarlem station near Rotterdam in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Alkmaar and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Alkmaar to get to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get on the SPR train from the Amsterdam Centraal station near Alkmaar in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Alkmaar and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Haarlem station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Netherlands.

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